Very early, potentially Viking/Roman padlock

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Posted 9 years ago

GregBan
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I have had this very early padlock for years and am enjoying researching the history. It is still fully functional and has the original key and intricate handmade markings. It is 29 cm in length and from research so far appears to be of Viking or Roman origin. It is a fascinating and beautiful piece.

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GeodeJem, 9 years ago
Strange to think that Vikings were the very first to make a lock, considering they would come a pillaging! Contact the Yorvick centre, York, in The UK because they have an early Viking lock.
fhrjr2, 9 years ago
Very interesting. My lesson for the day. I would have said it is either a point switch lock or a track lock. Thanks for sharing.
just_a_random_guy, 9 years ago
After peeking at http://romanlocks.com/Padlocks.htm

It might be byzantine. Check out item 5232.

Old locks are ingenious.

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